Maintenance & Mods (D3)

Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Number plate plinth - attaching?

ace_brodie

Author: ace_brodie
Subject: Number plate plinth - attaching?
Posted: Fri May 24 2013 1:20pm (GMT 1)

Hello!

Just picked up a front number plate plinth. It didnt come with any screws or other fixings?

Can anyone enlighten me to the best way to attach this to the front bumper? I dont have PDC on the front. Should i screw it on and if so, any suggestions on screw, length or washers etc?

Thanks!

Andy

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • NEW MI WITNESS CAMERA SYSTEM

MikeS2005

Author: MikeS2005
Subject: NEW MI WITNESS CAMERA SYSTEM
Posted: Fri May 24 2013 1:00pm (GMT 1)

Hi All
A few of you have noted interest on a new camera system that is just arrived on the market as a distributer of the new system how many of you are actually interested in this camera system as I will be able to do a discount for forum members.
If you want more info please have a look here and I can set up a group buy. www.mi-witness.co.uk
I have just realised I had the wrong web site address so I...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Yellow (!) Brake Warning light on after renewing pads

Gobbler

Author: Gobbler
Subject: Yellow (!) Brake Warning light on after renewing pads
Posted: Fri May 24 2013 10:35am (GMT 1)

Me again!!

So, after finally getting the wheel off [see earlier post] the D3 was treated to new pads all round.

The (next ) issue I have [how I love Landrovers ] is that now I get the following:

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • brake discs

diverdave

Author: diverdave
Subject: brake discs
Posted: Fri May 24 2013 12:25am (GMT 1)

hi iam thinking of changing my brake discs as thay are getting worn i do a lot of towing i have 17inch wheels on at the moment was thinking of putting the brembo discs can i still use my wheels or do i need to get bigger wheels thanks

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • D3 rear propshaft replacement - difficult job?

DiskoStew

Author: DiskoStew
Subject: D3 rear propshaft replacement - difficult job?
Posted: Thu May 23 2013 9:49pm (GMT 1)

Is this doable on the drive or is it a job for a mechanic?

Cheers,

Darren

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Need good LPG workshop for STAG-300 conversion on my V8 SE

KPTV8

Author: KPTV8
Subject: Need good LPG workshop for STAG-300 conversion on my V8 SE
Posted: Thu May 23 2013 9:18pm (GMT 1)

Hi, had my V8 SE for a year now, mostly excellent.
LPG conversion is STAG-300, not many workshops seem to know the product.

My LPG consumption has averaged 14.5 mpg, mostly long runs, which is not as good as several other V8 LPG owners have reported.

I had injectors replaced with Prinz/Prins, fuel consumption is now 15.5, but still seems thirsty, esp. as I'm a very easy-going driver.

So, I'm looking for a STAG-savvy LPG engineer (UK)...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Johnsons rods

Lrbutch

Author: Lrbutch
Subject: Johnsons rods
Posted: Thu May 23 2013 7:04pm (GMT 1)

If i put on the Johnson rods, will the suspension not become to hard ? En in extended mode ( + 2,5" ) will the compressor not overload ?
Anyone who use these rods and what can you tell about them ?

Thx,
Stefaan
Belgium

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Replacement Calipers

martyn@seatcupra.net

Author: martyn@seatcupra.net
Subject: Replacement Calipers
Posted: Thu May 23 2013 3:03pm (GMT 1)

After experiencing a randomly sticking rear caliper I decided that rather than mess around I'd replace all 4 at once. After having a good look round at my options I decided to go with new TRW replacements from Mister Auto that carry a 3 year or 100k mile warranty

Replacement bolts and slider grease are supplied with each caliper, and each caliper is...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Help gearbox leak

Chippy

Author: Chippy
Subject: Help gearbox leak
Posted: Wed May 22 2013 10:13pm (GMT 1)

Help i have gearbox oil running out the bottom of my 05 manual seems to be coming from a breather on top of the box, how many breathers are there????

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Spare wheel carriers

Blacknsilver3

Author: Blacknsilver3
Subject: Spare wheel carriers
Posted: Wed May 22 2013 8:27pm (GMT 1)

I think my next major mod will be a swing away wheel carrier. I have just fitted the RLD Wheel protector today and having the K9draw system in the back I can see a potentional nightmare. The box has to come out to get to the spare release bolt. I am thinking with a boot full of stuff on top and possibly bad weather it would be a good mod to have. Plus nice to have two spares for the next overland trip. Question is which one. I always want the best. If it take twice as long to save then so be...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Faultmate MSV-2 +BAS Map or 2nd-hand BAS Interface +BAS map?

slippa

Author: slippa
Subject: Faultmate MSV-2 +BAS Map or 2nd-hand BAS Interface +BAS map?
Posted: Wed May 22 2013 8:23pm (GMT 1)

Hi All

I'm trying to understand my options here and as the subject says, I don't know which to go for.

The cost of the remap file from Pete is £150 - a good deal I'm sure given the feedback I've read.

The cost of a 2nd-hand interface is about £250

So that's £400 all in.

I also have a mate down the road who'd also like to remap his Disco and I know a BAS interface is tied to a single car. What I was...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Quick Back rotor change questions

mx468

Author: mx468
Subject: Quick Back rotor change questions
Posted: Wed May 22 2013 5:09pm (GMT 1)

I'm about to change out my rear rotors and pads and I have a few questions.
1. do both rear wheels have to be jacked up and on axle stands at same time
2. do I need to adjust epb after even if I don't replace them?
3. If yes, is it easy to do? I've been reading Bodsy brake bible and just wanted to clarify, to loosen the ratchet I will push down on ratchet away from spring and tighten push up towards spring, right?

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Disco 3 parts cheaper in the UK then in Holland or Germany

Frans3288

Author: Frans3288
Subject: Disco 3 parts cheaper in the UK then in Holland or Germany
Posted: Wed May 22 2013 11:58am (GMT 1)

Are Land Rover parts purchased in the UK in general cheaper than those from the Netherlands or Germany?

If so, which sites/addresses in the UK are recommendable?

The sites I viewed did not seem to have all parts on offer.

Cheers,
Frans

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Brake light question

mx468

Author: mx468
Subject: Brake light question
Posted: Wed May 22 2013 1:53am (GMT 1)

Do you need to reset something to make the brake pad light warning on your dash to go off or will it go off when I replace my sensors when I do my brakes and rotors? Thanks.

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Changing Door Handles

tonywolf

Author: tonywolf
Subject: Changing Door Handles
Posted: Tue May 21 2013 5:45pm (GMT 1)

Hello all, having read the thread on changing door handles (which was massively useful) I successfully changed 3 out of the 4 handles in minutes. However when I came to the passenger door the main handle wouldn't pull out, like the others due to the privacy lock. Is there a different routine for this?, do you have to remove the privacy lock? Help please??
Regards
Tony

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • New boot handle/surround screws

paul

Author: paul
Subject: New boot handle/surround screws
Posted: Tue May 21 2013 1:29pm (GMT 1)

Guys.

My boot had the broken switch problem, so I ordered a new boot handle to replace the broken one.
Needless to say what sounds easy was not as the torx screws that hold it on broke off in the brass fittings of the old handle and I had to saw and drill them out. I now need three new one's and I guess there are no part numbers.
Does anyone use anywhere for these types of screws and fixings? Or is it down the dealer with the head of the cut off screw?
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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • D3: sunroof leak more likely on some prod years?

grenness

Author: grenness
Subject: D3: sunroof leak more likely on some prod years?
Posted: Tue May 21 2013 11:52am (GMT 1)

With all the sunroof leak threads it was hard for me to find an answer to this...
I have a MY 2007 D3 HSE PP with sunroof, are the chances that I will experience a sunroof leak as high as those with older D3's?
Did they change anything with the draining during the D3 production years?
Follow-up question: is the problem still "valid" for D4's?

Thanks,
Christopher

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Ultra-EverDry - repels almost any liquid

NJSS

Author: NJSS
Subject: Ultra-EverDry - repels almost any liquid
Posted: Tue May 21 2013 9:07am (GMT 1)

Ultra-EverDry

This stuff look brilliant.

Quote:
A two coat spray coating that will completely repel almost any liquid. Ultra-Ever Dry uses proprietary nanotechnology to coat an object and create a barrier of air on its surface. This barrier repels water, oil and other liquids unlike any coating seen before.

I can see it being used on tents,...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Slick 50

ije44

Author: ije44
Subject: Slick 50
Posted: Mon May 20 2013 8:16pm (GMT 1)

I changed my oil and filter today and also treated the engine to slick 50.
Before this treatment the oil pressure light would stay on for about 3-4 seconds after starting from cold.
It now goes out immediately and the engine seems to be a bit quieter and smoother.
I remember seeing an advert for slick 50 about 25 years ago where they treated a Ford Sierra (i think) and ran it without any oil after treatment and it kept on going. Not that I would recommend that but you...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Missing engine sump plate

chris0leary

Author: chris0leary
Subject: Missing engine sump plate
Posted: Mon May 20 2013 11:20am (GMT 1)

After a great days leaning at Kielder 4x4 safari I was cleaning the motor and found my engine sump guard was missing! I'm thinking there are too many fixings on it to have fallen off so its either been nicked or left off after the last time it was in the garage.

If I need to buy a replacement does anyone have any good...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Talk me through my aircon!

Author: J
Subject: Talk me through my aircon!
Posted: Mon May 20 2013 10:21am (GMT 1)

So had my aircon regassed last week but something still not right... My old D3 used to be very efficient in the aircon dept but this one (06 plate) seems rather lacklustre. First time I've used the air con in earnest since I got it...

I've put a thermometer in the dash vent and with min temp selected and a mid range on the blower I'm getting 6 degrees (with outside temp of 17ish). Turn on "Econ" and temp jumps up to 17ish - i.e. it's just blowing in air from...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Car doesn't like 6th gear :-/

yogi972

Author: yogi972
Subject: Car doesn't like 6th gear :-/
Posted: Sun May 19 2013 10:53pm (GMT 1)

Had an inkling this has been going on a while now....

I'm not particularly a slow driver but I drive within the law

But I have this feeling I'm doing most my journeys in 5th

I came out of Banbury tother day off the island and floored it to give it a bit of a workout..
Got up to 70/80 ...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Cig lighter socket in centre console

Graemeelliott

Author: Graemeelliott
Subject: Cig lighter socket in centre console
Posted: Sun May 19 2013 9:35am (GMT 1)

2006 base spec
Would like to stick a socket in the back of the cubby box for kids toys
Any ideas where I can take the wiring from?
Do higher spec models have a socket here?
Would the wiring be present?
Where would I get a socket from?

Thanks

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Alternative DE-CAT method

AlexIv

Author: AlexIv
Subject: Alternative DE-CAT method
Posted: Sat May 18 2013 8:53pm (GMT 1)

Hi,
as I am too far from Allisport solutions and D3 of mine is 168 k/km and 6 years old:
I'd went to exhaust service to detach the cat pipe and to weld inside the opened cat housing perforated pipe. Like organizing a fire extinguisher inside the empty cat housing. I did it with two previous gas cars. That is cost-effective solution for hi mileage cars with broken or suspected to be broken cats.

So while detaching we'd made one of the hex nuts at turbo ...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Chuffed - Changed my Aircon Condenser - Thanks to ..

Barn1e

Author: Barn1e
Subject: Chuffed - Changed my Aircon Condenser - Thanks to ..
Posted: Sat May 18 2013 8:10pm (GMT 1)

Facing a £500 LR dealer bill to change the condenser, I decided to do it myself. Eight hours later it is done and all parts accounted for. A few people to thank on here.

TLO for supplying the condenser with a discount for Forum membership. Great service as always, delivered next day.

Nek17 who provided the "How to guide" that gave me the confidence to start and without which we would never have worked out what to remove in which order. As it was,...

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